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Build Your Own DIY PVC 6' Counter Current Protein Skimmer

Many saltwater aquarium hobbyist know that a protein skimmer is an absolute necessity for saltwater aquarium systems (unless you use natural filtration like algae
scrubbers, mangrove plant refugiums and deep sand bed refugiums), especially for saltwater aquariums that are heavily stocked. A protein skimmer is an excellent supplemental filtering device that
works by creating very tiny fine bubbles in a reaction chamber. These very tiny fine bubbles propel proteins and other debris in the water up to the surface of the reaction chamber. As the
bubbles burst, they expel the proteins and other waste upwards into a collection cup or drainage tube. Protein Skimmers remove proteins before nitrifying bacteria
breaks them down into nitrates an phosphates. With less waste to process, the bacteria consumes less oxygen. Higher oxygen levels and lower nitrates and phosphate levels means no algae blooms and
better health for your saltwater aquarium and its inhabitants.

Picture is of 2 of the 13 - 6' tall DIY Counter Current Protein Skimmers that I built and used for over 2 decades until I converted to all natural filtration, back in 2005.

I have not seen a protein skimmer that out performs what this original style can produce in a 24 hour period.

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I did not have the time to make a list of materials and drawings, so I searched the internet and found a link that I agree with and they have an updated version of the 6' tall DIY Counter Current
Protein Skimmers with easy step by step direction for you to make one.

This picture was an actual functioning protein skimmer waste cup of mine and is how the bubbles should look like in the neck of the skimmer waste cup.

Another picture of an actual functioning protein skimmer waste cup of mine.

The color of the skimmed liquid is what I always tried to maintain.

The amount of skimmed liquid in this waste cup is about 3.5 pints that was produced in a 24 hour period, each and every time. The color of the skimmed liquid is a little darker then I like and was
adjusted. If your skimmer does not produce at least 3 pints of coffee colored liquid per 24 hours, then it's not working correctly.

This was the only protein skimmer waste cup that I had with a drain valve on and was my last. In my experience drain valves makes a hobbyist lazy in the maintenance of keeping the waste cup
clean.

I should no, it made me lazy. A dirty protein skimmer waste cup makes the production of bubbles decline and that makes the protein skimmer less effective.

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Saltwater Correct products was established by a 25 plus year experienced saltwater hobbyist back in "2000", who had a need for high quality, high purity and highly concentrated products to
maintain a 3,000 plus gallon saltwater aquaculture centralized marine fish and coral reef system that aided in creating the most natural enclosed eco environment possible. From 2-part sea salts,
additives, supplements and water purifying treatments and methods.

You get a piece of mind that comes from purchasing your saltwater aquarium products from a 25 plus year experienced saltwater hobbyist, not just a vendor.

You can call during business hours at 717-243-9545 for assistance if you have any questions about Saltwater Correct products or are having
problems or questions about your saltwater aquarium.

SWC products was established by a 25 plus year experienced saltwater hobbyist back in "2000", who had a need for high quality, high purity and
highly concentrated products to maintain a 3,000 plus gallon saltwater aquaculture centralized marine fish and coral reef system that aided in creating the most natural enclosed eco environment
possible. From 2-part sea salts, additives, supplements and water purifying treatments and methods.

You get a piece of mind that comes from purchasing your saltwater aquarium products from a 25 plus year experienced saltwater hobbyist, not just a
vendor.

You can call during business hours at 717-243-9545 for assistance if you have any questions about Saltwater Correct products or are having problems
or questions about your saltwater aquarium.

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